Remote Orthopaedic Surgery - AI Trainer

Remote Orthopaedic Surgery - AI Trainer ($180-$200 per hour) Mercor
• Davie, Florida, US

Mercor is hiring Orthopedic Surgeons on behalf of a healthcare AI partner developing advanced clinical decision-support systems focused on musculoskeletal diagnostics, surgical decision-making, and post-operative care pathways. In this in-person San Francisco role, you will apply surgical expertise to review and validate orthopedic data, directly shaping safe and reliable medical AI. This role bridges real-world orthopedic practice with applied AI, ensuring accurate representation of imaging interpretation, operative planning, and recovery protocols.

• Clinical Data Annotation – Review and label orthopedic consult notes, imaging reports, operative summaries, and case data.
• Validate diagnoses, surgical indications, implant decisions, and rehabilitation plans.
• Quality Review & Model Evaluation – Audit datasets for clinical accuracy and alignment with AAOS guidelines.
• Review AI-generated summaries and treatment recommendations for safety and appropriateness.
• Knowledge Contribution – Help define annotation standards for acute injuries, degenerative conditions, and sports-related pathology.
• Advise on edge cases (e.g., complex fractures, revision surgery, polytrauma).

• MD or DO, board-certified / eligible in Orthopedic Surgery.
• Active U.S. medical license.
• 5+ years of clinical experience preferred.
• Experience with surgical planning, imaging interpretation, and post-op management.
• Interest in medical AI or informatics preferred.